University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith at a glance

• 4,091

  students enrolled

• 1,934

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,574

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,512 in state, $11,376 out of state

• $35,925

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,102

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sebastian County, where the college is.

• 55

  open professional jobs

• 7

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Sebastian County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $56,450

  median household income

  Sebastian County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (3 open), operations (13 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Trane Technologies (7), Air National Guard Units (5), Rheem (4), Pernod Ricard USA (3), Trane U.s. (3), Owens Corning (2), Rheem Manufacturing (2), USTBC ABB Installation Products (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (13), Operations (13), Clinical (4), Human Resources (3), Sales (3), Design (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Western Arkansas Workforce Development Area.

• Arkansas Workforce Center at Fort SmithFort Smith · 479-783-0231 · 8-4:30 M-F

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith enrolls about 4,091 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It awards about 1,934 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,925 six years after entry and $41,102 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?

55 open professional jobs are listed in Sebastian County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Trane Technologies has the most openings.